Reality Revealed: The Ultimate Fabric of the Universe (New Scientist)

It's easy to take reality for granted: after all, science does a
reasonably good job at describing the world in an objective way. But
what does science have to say about the concept of reality itself?

One approach would be to identify what is most fundamental in the
universe. Using this reasoning, everything around us can be broken down
into molecules, which in turn are composed of atoms, which in turn are
made up of smaller and smaller components. So what would this process
finally uncover? And is this mysterious precursor the ultimate basis of
reality?

In this animation, we look at two ways of defining what is real and
look at what lies at the heart of the universe. To find out more, read
our full-length feature, "Reality: The definition", or check out the rest of our special issue on reality.